The two-bay linkage football veterans invitational tournament concluded in Wuzhou, Guangxi

China News Service, Wuzhou, November 9th (Zhang Guangquan) On November 8th, the 2026 "Dreams Come True Stars in Wuzhou" Two Bays (Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and Beibu Gulf Economic Zone) Linked Football Veterans Invitational Tournament came to an end in Wuzhou, Guangxi. 35 teams and about 500 veteran players from home and abroad participated. After three days of competition, the champions of 6 categories were decided.

Pictured is the match scene. Photo by He Xin

Hong Kong Disabled Football Club player Luo Panyang competed in Wuzhou for the first time. He said there was no pressure to participate and he was happy to share the stage with many well-known players from the past. Many veteran players from the mainland have been members of provincial teams and national teams and have stronger skills; Hong Kong players focus on participation and uphold happy football. He said that the organization of the event was standardized and the competition intensity was high, which was different from previous friendly matches. "I hope it will attract more Hong Kong teams to participate next year."

Bunkov Mikhail, Vice Chairman of the Russian Khabarovsk Football Association, played in the 50+ category, played four times in three days, and won the 50+ category championship. He said that winning the championship excited the whole team and made this trip to Wuzhou more meaningful. He was impressed by the friendliness, enthusiasm and event organization of Wuzhou people and looked forward to coming to Wuzhou to compete again next year.

Since its inception in 2009, the "Dreams Come True" brand event has been held in Guangdong and Guangxi for 16 consecutive years and has been awarded the title of "China Tourism Premium Event". The event has attracted more than 120,000 participants from China, Russia, South Korea, North Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand and other countries. (over)